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This is a gorgeous cemetery with graves ranging from the early 1800s to modern times.
For any person who loves history, military graves, or is able to simply appreciate the beauty there is in death and mouring, this is a fantastic visit.
There are also a variety of graves; this place is very much an interfaith cemetery. I spotted old...
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I always try and see at least one odd tourist spot when visiting a different city, and this certainly fits this category. While a bit morbid, it was recommended to me by people nearby and it was an interesting take. I walked the rolling hills and viewed the final resting places dating from the Civil War and before. I would...
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I've been here many, many times. There is an abundance of history here for locals as well as tourists. Many famous historical figures and important people from the Raleigh area are interned here. Maps are available to help you navigate. There are flashlight tours during the evening which are conducted in the Fall. Call the cemetery for dates.

My wife;s family has several people buried here and she is working on learning more about her ancestry so we visited here to gather information. The people in the office spent a lot of tie with us and were extremely helpful - even providing copes of death certificates

Not far out of downtown Raleigh, it's a very interesting place to stop. Hidden away, you enter the cemetery and can right away see graves dating back to the mid to late 1700's. Unbelievable how great of shape the graves are in and how clean the cemetery is. War and history buffs would love it just as much as the...
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The Oakwood Cemetery is well maintained. You enter the cemetery through massive gates that must have been inspired by heaven's pearly gates. The tombstones are extremely varied and lend an air of importance to the place. My visit was prompted by an effort to establish the Guinness book of record largest flip flop run (successful). It is a quiet place...
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This place is so beautiful and sobering. There's a ton to look at and appreciate. It feels so secluded yet when you step out you remember you're in downtown Raleigh. I highly recommend a visit for a stroll and also for photographers as there are tons of beautiful things to see. No pets allowed, however, so don't plan on taking...
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